Daily Star
Anthony Gordon has told Everton and manager Frank Lampard he wants to leave Goodison Park and sign for Chelsea.
The Athletic report the 21-year-old is eager to play Champions League football and he feels he could even manage to break into England’s World Cup squad by playing under Thomas Tuchel in west London.
The Toffees have been informed the Blues are willing to pay £50million, plus £10million in potential add-ons for the winger.
Personal terms between Gordon and his potential new club are not thought to be an issue.
The attacker is believed to be one of the number one targets for the Blues – but at present, a deal is not close between the two sides, and there remains the chance it will not come to fruition before the transfer deadline of September 1.
The Merseysiders have already knocked back bids for Gordon, with Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Tottenham all having their bids rejected by the club…
